Monday July 14, 2008

Day light came early with our 1st meeting at the Gurkha booth. The new & exciting Black Dragon Shaggy Foot & lots more are on the way. 

Next was General Cigar with tons of deals coming to you the consumer this year as well as a new stick by Macanudo called 1968. Did I say Macanudo? Yep, what a fantastic new cigar named for their 40 years in business. Full flavored and full bodied all the way thru and very smooth. Can’t wait to get this in the store.

Definitely not you fathers Macanudo.

NEWS FLASH !!!
 

Joe Torres has been studying for weeks to become a Certified Tobacconist.  The grueling test was given at the show. 

Today Joe became the 1st official Certified Tobacconist in TEXAS !!! Way to go JOE. 

That’s C.I.G.A.R. for you, right on the cutting edge.

The balance of the morning was used seeking brands and sticks for our great customers. It’s a tough job but somebody has got to do it.

George Sosa (Alec Bradley fame) gave us a few minutes in passing as well did Texas boy Kinky Freidman. Kinky gave us some comedic relief as well as insight on his future political plans; his grueling schedule and his slot play addiction.  Kinky is always on and very gracious to the boys at C.I.G.A.R.

A Meeting with Dion, Jimmy & Dave (Illusion) netted a news stick find called “Cruzado”. A GREAT new blend by Dion.  Look for it to be shipped to C.I.G.A.R. next month.  Can’t wait !!

Jesus Fuego introduced us to 2 new blends that I personally nubbed to the fingers.  “Triple 777” was full bodied and a little edgy all the way thru. Smoke only on a full stomach.  His biggest accomplishment to date is the “Delirium” line. I have smoked 5 of his Lanceros & can not put them down.  Coming soon. 
 
 

We did stop at 6-7 more manufactures and are smoking their sticks to let you know more about them

Monday Night Altadis Party:

Great food – NO SMOKING. Thanks Vegas !!

Many headed to the CAO Party @ the Palms Casino with entertainment by Leonard Skinner.  A few others attended the a continuation of the previous nights bar sessions and assorted dinners.

It very early in the am, so I must head to the room for SLEEP !!

Wrap day 2